"Whoopi Goldberg Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actress, comedian, author, and television host. She has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards and is one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. She is the second black woman to win an Academy Award for acting. Goldberg's breakthrough role was Celie, a mistreated woman in the Deep South, in the period drama film ""The Color Purple"" (1985), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best"
"Her best-known films include ""Foreign Correspondent"", ""My Son, My Son"", ""Journey for Margaret"", ""Mr. Lucky"", ""The Locket"", and the ""Dr. Kildare"" series. Born La Raine Johnson in Roosevelt, Utah, on October 13, 1920, she was one of eight children in a wealthy Mormon family. Her parents were Clarence Irwin Johnson and Ada M. Johnson. Her father was a grain dealer and an interpreter for the Ute Indian Tribes. She had a twin brother, Lamar. Her great-grandfather was early Mormon pioneer Charles C. Rich. The family later moved to California, where she began her acting career with the Long Beach Players,"
"Susan Johnson (producer) Susan Johnson is an American film producer and director, known for directing the 2016 comedy film ""Carrie Pilby"" and the 2018 feature ""To All the Boys I've Loved Before"". Johnson earned a full scholarship to the American Film Institute's Conservatory, from which she graduated in 2000 with a master's degree in directing. For her coursework, she directed three short films, ""Second Coming"" (1999), ""Call My Name"" (1999), and ""Destiny Stalled"" (2000). Johnson began her career as an assistant for the William Morris Agency. In 1992, along with music journalist Kevin Murphy, she founded the music video production"
"Katie Johnson (American actress) Katherine Evangeline ""Katie"" Johnson (born 1986 in Taipei, Taiwan) is an American actress and writer best known for her work on Shooter. She began her career as fine art model for photographer David LaChapelle. LaChapelle's first photograph to include Johnson, a group shot with other models, ""The Deluge"", was used on the cover of French art photography magazine Photo Magazine in 2007. Johnson also modeled for LaChapelle's fine art projects ""Auguries of Innocence"", ""Bliss Amongst Chaos"", ""Awakened"", and ""The Raft"", which was shot on location at LaChapelle's sustainable living ranch in Hana-Maui, Hawaii. LaChapelle cast Johnson"
"with actor Gregory Smith, and produced the comedy ""Wieners"", starring Kenan Thompson and Darrell Hammond, Zachary Levi, Jenny McCarthy, Andy Milonakis, and Joel Moore. Johnson also produced the ""Eye of the Dolphin"" sequel, ""Beneath the Blue"" (2010), which starred Paul Wesley. She made her directorial debut with the film adaptation of Caren Lissner's novel ""Carrie Pilby"", starring Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, and Gabriel Byrne. The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, chosen as one of 34 ""Special Presentation Films."" It was released by The Orchard in March of the following year, then began showing on Netflix in"
"Catherine Johnson (playwright) Catherine Johnson (born 14 October 1957) is a British playwright, producing works for stage and television. She is best known for her book for the ABBA-inspired musical ""Mamma Mia!"" and screenplay for the film of the same name. The film became the highest-grossing motion picture of all time in the UK, and the biggest selling UK DVD of all time in January 2009. She also co-wrote the 2018 sequel, ""Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again"". Johnson grew up in Wickwar near Wotton-under-Edge and attended Katharine Lady Berkeley's School in Wotton. She was expelled from school at 16,"
"of its release, then held third place during the fourth week. Carrie Pilby (film) Carrie Pilby is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Susan Johnson and written by Kara Holden and Dean Craig, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Caren Lissner. The film stars Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, Jason Ritter, William Moseley, Vanessa Bayer, and Colin O'Donoghue. Principal photography began on December 14, 2015, in New York City. It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was given a limited release on March 31,"
"Carrie Pilby (film) Carrie Pilby is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Susan Johnson and written by Kara Holden and Dean Craig, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Caren Lissner. The film stars Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, Jason Ritter, William Moseley, Vanessa Bayer, and Colin O'Donoghue. Principal photography began on December 14, 2015, in New York City. It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was given a limited release on March 31, 2017, before being released through video on demand on April 4,"
"Karen Valentine Karen Lynne Valentine (born May 25, 1947) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as the idealistic schoolteacher Alice Johnson in the ABC comedy drama series ""Room 222"" from 1969 to 1974, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1970, and received a Golden Globe Award nomination in 1971. She later went to star in her own short-lived sitcom ""Karen"" (1975), and played leading roles in films ""Hot Lead and Cold Feet"" (1978) and ""The North Avenue Irregulars"" (1979). Valentine grew up in Sebastopol,"
"Janet Ramsey Johnson Janet Johnson, Lady Birkin (29 November 1914 – 18 December 1983) was an Australian born actress who briefly achieved fame on stage and in films in Australia and Britain before marrying British gothic writer Charles Birkin in 1940. She was born Janet Ramsey Johnson in Adelaide, South Australia in 1914, one of two daughters of Peter and Jeanie Johnson. Later living in Melbourne and with some Australian stage experience behind her, she appeared in the leading role in Harry Southwell’s relatively unknown film ""The Burgomeister,"" in 1935. Following encouragement from US director Miles Mander, Johnson travelled to"
"since guest starred on ""Friends"", ""The Shield"", and ""Lincoln Heights"". In addition to television roles, Ward has also had roles in several featuring films including ""Motives"" (2004), opposite Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore, ""Traci Townsend"" (2005), ""Stompin""' (2007), and ""Steppin: The Movie"" (2009). On June 26, 2011, Caryn Ward married television and film director Craig Ross, Jr.. Caryn Ward Caryn Ward (born August 15, 1980), also known as Caryn Ward Ross, is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom ""The Game"". Born in Los Angeles, California,"
"September, 2017. Johnson directed the 2018 film adaptation of Jenny Han's novel ""To All the Boys I've Loved Before"", starring Lana Condor, John Corbett, and Janel Parrish. The film was released by Netflix. Susan Johnson (producer) Susan Johnson is an American film producer and director, known for directing the 2016 comedy film ""Carrie Pilby"" and the 2018 feature ""To All the Boys I've Loved Before"". Johnson earned a full scholarship to the American Film Institute's Conservatory, from which she graduated in 2000 with a master's degree in directing. For her coursework, she directed three short films, ""Second Coming"" (1999), ""Call"
"The film's pacing, comedic timing, and sense of visual comedy are some of the best I've seen in a comedy this century."" She volunteers her time and image with Pin-ups for Vets, a non-profit where models dress as World War II-style pin-up girls to raise funds for wounded veterans and deployed troops. She dances professionally with Vaud and the Villains. and by her burlesque soloist stage name, Miss Katy Bunny Katie Johnson (American actress) Katherine Evangeline ""Katie"" Johnson (born 1986 in Taipei, Taiwan) is an American actress and writer best known for her work on Shooter. She began her career"
"Lynn-Holly Johnson Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) is an American professional ice skater and actress. After achieving some success as a figure skater in the mid-1970s, she began an acting career, including a Golden Globe-nominated role in 1978's ""Ice Castles"" and her role as Bibi Dahl in the 1981 James Bond film ""For Your Eyes Only"". Johnson was born Lynn Holly Johnson in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret, a housewife, and Alan Johnson, a general contractor. She has a brother, Gregg, and an older sister, Kimberlee. Johnson added the hyphen to her name after her roommate signed Johnson's name that"
"Bayn Johnson Bayn Johnson (born November 4, 1958) is a retired American actress, electric guitarist and singer. She may be best known as Kelly, the female blonde-haired band/group member of the Short Circus in seasons 3-4 of the PBS children's television series ""The Electric Company"" from 1973—75 when she was 14–16 years old. Johnson got her first career break in the late 1960s appearing opposite Bernadette Peters as the title character in the off-Broadway musical ""Curley McDimple"", a pseudo-satirical tribute to Shirley Temple movies. She recorded a Christmas novelty song entitled ""Christmas Teddy Bear"". In December 18, 1967 and January"
"to January 5, 2001. Johnson returned to the role as Karen Spencer on July 22, 2011 and since March 28, 2012 she is on recurring status. After leaving ""The Bold and The Beautiful"", she took a stab at the music industry with her debut album ""Standing In My Rain"" (1993). The record was published by Finnish label Sony Music Entertainment (Finland) Oy. Other behind-the-scenes credits boasted by Johnson are as associate producer on the Peter Berg film, ""Very Bad Things"", starring Cameron Diaz and Jeremy Piven. Johnson also wrote the screenplay, ""The Shrink Is In"", starring Courteney Cox and David"
"British Film"" award at the BAFTA 62nd British Academy Film Awards. Catherine Johnson (playwright) Catherine Johnson (born 14 October 1957) is a British playwright, producing works for stage and television. She is best known for her book for the ABBA-inspired musical ""Mamma Mia!"" and screenplay for the film of the same name. The film became the highest-grossing motion picture of all time in the UK, and the biggest selling UK DVD of all time in January 2009. She also co-wrote the 2018 sequel, ""Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again"". Johnson grew up in Wickwar near Wotton-under-Edge and attended Katharine Lady"
"set for release in 2019. The film, which is an adaptation of Nathan Ballingrud's horror novella ""The Visible Filth"", was written and directed by Babak Anvari. Johnson will then star in and executive produce several films under her Silhouette Productions: ""Forever, Interrupted"", where she will play a young widow, and ""Unfit"", where she will play Carrie Buck in a fact-based 1920s courtroom drama based on the book ""Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck"" by Adam Cohen, and ""Queens of the Stoned Age"". Johnson has in the past confessed that she prefers long-term relationships. In"
"Karen Malina White Karen Malina White (born July 7, 1965) is an American film and television actress. White is best known for her roles as Kaneesha Carter, in the 1989 drama film ""Lean on Me"", as Charmaine Brown during the two final seasons on ""The Cosby Show"" (1990–92) and its spin-off ""A Different World"" (1992–93); Nicolette Vandross on ""Malcolm & Eddie"" (1996–2000) and the voice of Dijonay Jones on the Disney Channel animated comedy ""The Proud Family"" (2001–05). Karen Malina White was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She studied at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts."
"Caryn Ward Caryn Ward (born August 15, 1980), also known as Caryn Ward Ross, is an American actress, dancer and choreographer. She is best known for her recurring role as Erica Harrison on the sitcom ""The Game"". Born in Los Angeles, California, Ward's mother is a lawyer and her father is a medical doctor. She attended Howard University where she graduated with a degree in psychology. Ward began her career in the 1980s with appearances on ""Fame"", ""Webster"", and ""Paradise"". From 1990 to 1991, she co-starred in the short-lived CBS sitcom ""You Take the Kids"", starring Nell Carter. Ward has"
"Cherie Johnson Cherie Johnson (born November 21, 1975) is an American actress, writer and film producer and author. She is known for her roles on ""Punky Brewster"" (as Punky's best friend Cherie) and the long-running ABC/CBS sitcom ""Family Matters"", where she played Laura Winslow's best friend Maxine Johnson for eight seasons (1990–98). In 2009, she wrote, starred and produced the independent film ""I Do... I Did!"", playing Vivian. Johnson has so far produced eight films. In 2010, she made writer debut when she released her book ""Around The World Twice"". In 2011, she released her second, writing ""Two Different Walks"
"Sunny Johnson Sunny Sue Johnson (September 21, 1953 – June 19, 1984) was an American actress who was most notable for portraying figure skater Jeanie in the 1983 film ""Flashdance"". The actress first appeared in the ""Baretta"" series on television. She also appeared in an episode of ""Charlie's Angels"". She also had roles in the films ""The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia"" and the spoof ""Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype"" with the English actor Oliver Reed. She appears briefly in the movie ""Animal House"" as Fawn Liebowitz's sorority housemate at the girl's college during the fateful road trip"
"Carrie Hamilton Carrie Louise Hamilton (December 5, 1963 – January 20, 2002) was an American actress, singer, and playwright. She was the daughter of comedian Carol Burnett and producer Joe Hamilton. Hamilton worked in a number of productions for stage, film, video, and television. She took the role of Reggie Higgins in the TV version of the musical ""Fame"" for the fifth and sixth seasons (1985–1987), and portrayed the role of Maureen Johnson in the first national tour of the stage musical ""Rent"" to considerable acclaim. She also studied music and acting at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. One of"
"as Jude Harrison in the CTV series ""Instant Star"", as Annie Thelen in the Disney Channel series ""So Weird"", and as Erin Ulmer in the 2006 horror film ""Final Destination 3"". She was nominated three times for a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (""Instant Star""), winning the award in 2008. Johnson was born in New Westminster, British Columbia and raised in nearby Coquitlam. The sixth of ten children, Johnson says her family embraced the arts and being creative. One brother is an actor and screenwriter, a sister is a stage actress, and"
"Kirsten Johnson Kirsten Johnson (born 1965) is a New York-based documentary filmmaker and cinematographer. She is a faculty member at NYU. Her film credits include ""Derrida"" (2002), a documentary on French philosopher Jacques Derrida, the documentary ""Darfur Now"" (2006), and ""Pray the Devil Back to Hell"" (2008) which won the Tribeca Film Festival Best Documentary. Her most recent works are ""The Oath"" (2010) and ""Citizenfour"" (2014), both directed by Laura Poitras. ""The Oath"" is about Osama bin Laden's driver, Abu Jandal, for which Johnson won an award from Sundance. ""Citizenfour"" concerns Edward Snowden and his revelations about the NSA. Johnson's"
"(see film web page at external links below). On January 9, 2015, the ""Hollywood Reporter"" broke the story that Oscar-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld would play the lead character. A slew of positive articles followed, sometimes noting the all-female production team and female screenwriter during a time when Hollywood movies are usually helmed by men. Steinfeld ultimately dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and indie film star Bel Powley replaced her. Other big stars have been announced since that time, including Gabriel Byrne, starring as Carrie's father, and Nathan Lane as her therapist. The production staff provided movie updates on their"
"White has also appeared in various stage productions. Karen Malina White Karen Malina White (born July 7, 1965) is an American film and television actress. White is best known for her roles as Kaneesha Carter, in the 1989 drama film ""Lean on Me"", as Charmaine Brown during the two final seasons on ""The Cosby Show"" (1990–92) and its spin-off ""A Different World"" (1992–93); Nicolette Vandross on ""Malcolm & Eddie"" (1996–2000) and the voice of Dijonay Jones on the Disney Channel animated comedy ""The Proud Family"" (2001–05). Karen Malina White was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She studied at the"
"Khylin Rhambo Khylin Trejon Rhambo is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles Johnson on the television sitcom ""The First Family"" and as Mason Hewitt on MTV's show ""Teen Wolf"". Khylin Trejon Rhambo was born in California in 1996, and has a sister named Faith Rhambo and a brother named Jayden Coleman He started out his career at an early age, modelling for various products such as Lee Jeans, Hasbro, Disney and Mattel Toys, before he became interested in acting at the age of 8 and started attending acting classes. After quickly gaining recognition by"
"two children, son Kellen and daughter Jensie. In January 2010, she suffered a stroke brought on by a patent foramen ovale, a heart condition, and subsequently underwent heart surgery. Lynn-Holly Johnson Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) is an American professional ice skater and actress. After achieving some success as a figure skater in the mid-1970s, she began an acting career, including a Golden Globe-nominated role in 1978's ""Ice Castles"" and her role as Bibi Dahl in the 1981 James Bond film ""For Your Eyes Only"". Johnson was born Lynn Holly Johnson in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret, a housewife, and"
"Marsai Martin Marsai Martin (born August 14, 2004) is an American child actress and singer. She is known for her role as Diane Johnson in the ABC comedy series ""Black-ish"". She is set to star and executive-produce the Universal Pictures comedy film ""Little,"" based on her idea. Martin was born in Plano, Texas. At age five, she landed her first national commercial, before moving to Los Angeles in 2013. The following year, Martin was cast opposite Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross in the ABC comedy series ""Black-ish"" created by Kenya Barris. For her breakthrough role, Martin has received numerous"
"the show in 1975 and was replaced by Janina Matthews. After outgrowing ""The Electric Company"" in 1975, Johnson made television appearances on ""The Love Boat"" in 1977, ""Police Woman"" and ""Switch"" in 1978. Johnson attended New York University and earned a degree in Journalism. As of 2009, she is doing commercial voice-over work. Bayn Johnson Bayn Johnson (born November 4, 1958) is a retired American actress, electric guitarist and singer. She may be best known as Kelly, the female blonde-haired band/group member of the Short Circus in seasons 3-4 of the PBS children's television series ""The Electric Company"" from 1973—75"
"Michelle Johnson (actress) Michelle Johnson (born September 9, 1965) is an American actress, perhaps best known for her role as Lolita-like teenager Jennifer Lyons in the 1984 romantic comedy film ""Blame It on Rio"". Director Stanley Donen cast Johnson at the age of seventeen to appear as Michael Caine's love interest in ""Blame It on Rio"" (1984), her first starring role. Johnson appeared in a number of roles over the next 15 years. She appeared in theatrical films, television movies and television series, including a recurring role for one season of ""The Love Boat"". She appeared in films ""Gung Ho"""
"majored in dance and film. She also attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, and 92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center. Johnson was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead 1994 for her role of Chantel Mitchell in the film ""Just Another Girl on the I.R.T."" Ariyan A. Johnson Ariyan Annette Johnson (April 30, 1976), credited as Ariyan Johnson, is an American actress, director, dancer and choreographer. Johnson is best known for her roles as Chantel Mitchell in the 1992 indie drama film ""Just Another Girl on the I.R.T."" She also portrayed"